It's great to see Rafa actually wearing some of this new gear and it looks really good so far. I can't wait to see the rest of the collection on him. Still...must...buy.

The second video was taken from a 4-hour Christmas special on Rafa which featured a 1 1/2 hour interview followed by 2 1/2 documentary about his life all in Catalan. Here's the first of five videos from the special:

No, Rich, you're not thee only one who can't wait for theese game to begin!! Contessa ChiChi has been patiently waiting for theese day to come; Rafa can't wait to begin the year off with a win and Contessa ChiChi will be there to cheer my Ruffie on towards victory>, too! Let's all propel rafa on to another victorious year, si!

You're definitely not the only one! I just posted a comment on another post (before I saw this post) saying how impatient I am for the new season to start. Still, not long to go now really, although Melbourne will probably be my best real opportunity to see any matches. Grr!

Rich, you wrote, "Yes, I think tennis fans everywhere are anxiously awaiting for the first balls to be struck" and Ruffie just said "..and I hope they're not mine first off." He said one has to bee careful how one words enthusiasmy for theese game to begin.. weeth an added "ouch" just for emphaseeses, ok, now? *wink*